Now, since I was planted at birth/ I abandoned my own planet and I landed on Earth

Cool Places We Went This Week

1) The Mattress Factory: A museum of large scale art installations that ranged from amazing to trippy to just plain unexplainable. It is one of the more unique places we've ever been in Pittsburgh.

2) Gus and Yiayia's : A Pittsburgh institution that hand shaves ice for hot summer days. We shared an orange and revealed in the adorableness.

3) Randyland: While we didn't get to go inside, this was the type of house that makes you smile upon passing it. It is just amazing what inspiration can create. 

Links That Beth Has Found That You Should See

1) Galco's Soda Pop Stop: An unbelievably complete store of probably every soda type that  you can think of.

2) Amy Earles: A magical artist.

3) Lemon Desserts: A collection of yummies.

Mike's Links of Awesomeness

1) Super Mario Crossover: Ever wanted to play the NES Super Mario Bros. but as Samus?  Bill from Contra?  Link?  Simon Belmont?  Mega Man?  No?  Then you certainly won't want to click on that link.
2) Darpa Fail: Clearly the work of HYDRA.  Somebody better call S.H.I.E.L.D.
3) The Danger Room: Cerebro is not involved, but this is still my new favorite blog feed.  Not that I don't think all that money and ingenuity is better spent elsewhere, of course...

image from http://www.mattress.org